Russell County Band to host Christmas concert this evening

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band will host its annual Christmas Concert this evening. The concert gets underway at 6:00 this evening at the Russell County Auditorium. The concert will include performances by the middle and […]

Lakers lose a close one to Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team lost a close one to Pulaski County last night by a score of 67-64. The Lakers were led by the duo of Maddox Shearer and Dylan Stanelle. Shearer finished with a game-high 26 points, including 6 made three-pointers. Stanelle finished... Read More.

Three-vehicle wreck in Adair County sends multiple people to hospital

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

A three-vehicle wreck in Adair County on Tuesday sent multiple people to the hospital. The wreck occurred Tuesday afternoon a little after 4:30 on Campbellsville Road. Authorities in Adair County say a 2014 Chrysler 300 […]

Laker Wrestling competes in first dual competition at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Varsity Wrestling team traveled to Adair Co. on Tuesday, Dec 9, for their first-ever dual competition. The Lady Lakers swept the Lady Indians with a 12-0 victory thanks to 2 pins by Khloe'e Fisher and Madison Price! The Lakers ended the... Read More.

Lakers host Pulaski County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team will host Pulaski County tonight at Laker Gym. Tonight will be a JV/varsity doubleheader with the JV game getting underway at 5:30 with varsity to follow. You can hear the action from tonight's varsity game live here on Laker Country... Read More.

Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

The Laker Bowling team took on the Wayne County Cardinals at Ralphie's Fun Center in Glasgow on Tuesday. The Lakers swept the Cardinals in all 4 regular games and both Baker Games to take total pin fall and defeat the Cardinals 7 games to... Read More.

State Treasurer’s Office encouraging Russell County families to sign up for STABLE Kentucky program

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf is encouraging eligible Russell County families to sign up for the STABLE Kentucky program. STABLE Kentucky is the state’s version of the federal ABLE program. Any resident of Kentucky who developed […]

Lakers defeat Cumberland County, Lady Lakers fall to Lady Panthers | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County split a pair of games at Cumberland County last night in the first district doubleheader of the season. In the first game, the Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Panthers by a score of 55-47. McKenna Ccamaque led Russell County with a... Read More.

Russell County travels to Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will go on the road for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight. It's the first district games of the season for Russell County and Cumberland County. Tip-off for the girls game is set for 6:00 this... Read More.

KY Fish and Wildlife expands Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance to Russell County, other surrounding counties

Monday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has expanded surveillance measures for Chronic Wasting Disease to include Russell County, along with some other neighboring counties. The surveillance measures are in effect for Russell, Casey, Wayne, […]

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Russell County Band to host Christmas concert this evening

Lakers lose a close one to Pulaski County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three-vehicle wreck in Adair County sends multiple people to hospital

Laker Wrestling competes in first dual competition at Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers host Pulaski County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Bowling defeats Wayne County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Treasurer’s Office encouraging Russell County families to sign up for STABLE Kentucky program

Lakers defeat Cumberland County, Lady Lakers fall to Lady Panthers | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County travels to Cumberland County for district doubleheader tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

KY Fish and Wildlife expands Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance to Russell County, other surrounding counties

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown